***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SMALL CELL
12-month contract, with the potential for extension, or conversion to full-time, based on performance and client need.
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are made available after 90 days. There are no additional benefits provided during the contract period (no PTO, no paid holidays, etc.).
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Remote but will be onsite for field work often
LOCATION IS COLUMBIA, SC
Hours that will be worked (ex. 8 am – 5pm): 8am-5pm
looking for candidates with Small Cell Node Construction experience, power coordination and construction, RF PIM/Sweep testing and Construction Drawing experience
Responsible for all aspects of construction on projects including; Vendor selection, on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives. Represent as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of towers and collocation or DAS and small cell projects, including in-building iDAS, public right-of-way oDAS & Small Cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction methods. Oversight for DAS and small cell projects will include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready. Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with policies and procedures in support of objectives.
Essential Job Functions
- Directly advise and influence decisions of District and/or Program and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work.
- Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection process.
- Attend deployment and other customer meetings as subject matter expert.
- Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work.
- Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout. Provide direction to general contractors when doing ground work.
- Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure receiving competitive rates for quality work.
- Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure District and/or Program and Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
- Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with construction standards, processes, and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
- Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
- Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program and related workmanship practices.
Education/Certifications
- High School degree
- A valid driver’s license required
Experience/Minimum Requirements
Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing for SCS.
ROW Construction experience preferred
Power and Utility coordination and construction experience
- Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience
- Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS.
- Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of budget development and execution
- Knowledge of construction management process
- Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
- Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach - strong interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills - MS office and project management software knowledge
Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Small Cell Node Construction: 3 years (Required)
- Power and Utility coordination and construction: 3 years (Required)
- Construction Drawing: 3 years (Required)
- RF PIM/Sweep testing: 3 years (Required)
- telecommunications/wireless construction: 3 years (Preferred)
- Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground): 3 years (Preferred)
- site acquisition procedures/regulatory/permitting process: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road